Best 8 Baked Sweet Potatoes With Scallions And Cilantro Recipes

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Craving a delicious and nutritious vegetable dish? Look no further than baked sweet potatoes! These versatile potatoes are packed with flavor and nutrients, and can be easily transformed into a delightful meal. Whether you're looking for a simple side dish or a hearty main course, this recipe for baked sweet potatoes with scallions and cilantro will tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied.

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POBLANO-CHEDDAR TWICE-BAKED SWEET POTATOES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 medium sweet potatoes (10 to 12 ounces each)
2 poblano chile peppers
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus melted butter for brushing
6 tablespoons Mexican crema (or creme frache)
Grated zest and juice of 1 lime
2 teaspoons adobo sauce (from a can of chipotles in adobo)
1/4 cup chopped scallions
Freshly ground pepper
1 cup grated mild cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)
Chopped fresh cilantro, for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Scrub the sweet potatoes and dry well; transfer to a baking sheet. Bake until easily pierced with a knife, about 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool 5 minutes.
  • Roast the poblanos over the flame of a gas burner (or under the broiler), turning, until charred all over, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let cool. Peel off the charred skins and remove the stems and seeds. Finely chop the peppers and set aside.
  • One at a time, hold each sweet potato with a kitchen towel and halve lengthwise. Scoop the flesh into a large bowl, leaving a 1/4-inch-thick shell. Mash the flesh with the butter, 3 tablespoons crema, the lime zest and adobo sauce until smooth. Stir in the poblanos and scallions; season with salt and pepper. Brush the potato skins with melted butter and season the insides with salt and pepper. Return to the baking sheet.
  • Mound the filling into the sweet potato skins and sprinkle the tops with the cheese. Return to the oven and bake until the filling starts browning and the skins are crisp, 16 to 18 minutes. Season with salt.
  • Stir the remaining 3 tablespoons crema in a small bowl with enough lime juice until thin enough to drizzle. Season with salt. Drizzle the lime crema over the sweet potatoes and top with cilantro.

BAKED SWEET POTATOES WITH SCALLIONS AND CILANTRO



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Categories     Side     Bake     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Sweet Potato/Yam     Fall     Cilantro     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 small slender sweet potatoes (2 lb total)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 scallions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Prick potatoes several times with a fork and put directly on oven rack in middle position. Put a sheet of foil on lower rack (to catch any drips) and heat oven to 450°F. Bake potatoes until soft when squeezed, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Mash together butter, scallions, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Slit potatoes lengthwise and put some butter mixture in center of each.

SCALLION SWEET POTATOES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Combine 1 1/2 pounds chopped peeled sweet potatoes, 1 bunch scallions (cut into 2-inch pieces), 6 crushed garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon fresh thyme in a bowl. Drizzle with 1/4 cup olive oil, season with salt and pepper and toss. Place on a sheet of foil and fold up. Grill over low heat until the potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

CORE SPICY SWEET POTATOES WITH TANGY LIME AND CILANTRO



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Make and share this Core Spicy Sweet Potatoes With Tangy Lime and Cilantro recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jakudenise

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh lime zest
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in lower third of oven and preheat oven to 425°F
  • Toss sweet potatoes with 2 tablespoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a shallow baking pan. Arrange potatoes in 1 layer and roast, stirring halfway through roasting, until tender, about 25 minutes total. Stir together cayenne, zest, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Whisk together lime juice and remaining tablespoon oil in a medium bowl, then add potatoes. Sprinkle with cayenne mixture and cilantro, stirring gently to combine.
  • Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.2, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 561.6, Carbohydrate 46.1, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 9.6, Protein 3.6

CILANTRO POTATOES



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Fresh cilantro gives exotic Syrian-style flavor to these easy skillet potatoes. They're a great complement to Mom's tangy kabobs. -Weda Mosellie, Phillipsburg, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
3 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook cilantro and garlic in oil over medium heat for 1 minute. Add the potatoes; cook and stir until tender and lightly browned, 20-25 minutes. Drain. Sprinkle with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SWEET POTATOES WITH YOGURT AND CILANTRO-CHILE SAUCE



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In this luscious vegetable dish, velvety sweet potatoes get a spicy jolt from a chile-spiked cilantro sauce spooned on top. Greek yogurt adds a creamy element and a bit of protein if you're serving these as a vegetarian main course. As a side dish, they are satisfying yet not the least bit heavy, thanks to the bright flavors of the sauce. You can make the sauce up to 4 hours ahead. Any longer than that and it starts to lose its fresh, tart taste. It's also very good on roasted carrots.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     side dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 side dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup plus 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
1/2 tablespoon honey
Juice of 2 limes
Kosher salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
2 1/4 pounds sweet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch wedges
1/2 bunch cilantro, leaves only (1/2 ounce)
2 green chiles, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, grated on a Microplane or minced
2 tablespoons sliced blanched almonds
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 cup Greek yogurt

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, combine 1/4 cup oil, the honey, juice from 1 lime, a large pinch of salt and pepper to taste, and toss with potato wedges. Spread in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet, bake until tender and lightly browned in spots, 45 to 55 minutes. Sprinkle with additional salt to taste.
  • Meanwhile, in a food processor, pulse to combine 1/3 cup oil, the cilantro, chiles, garlic, almonds, juice from remaining lime, vinegar and a large pinch of salt, until it forms a chunky purée. Taste and add more salt if needed.
  • Spoon the sauce over the potatoes, dollop with some yogurt, drizzle with oil, and serve with any remaining yogurt on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 414, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 670 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CILANTRO-LIME SWEET POTATOES



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This is something my mom makes as a side dish for meats. The sweetness of the potatoes is perfectly complemented by the hint of lime and cilantro! It is wonderful and easy to make. If you like, an additional 2 tablespoons of olive oil can be added to the garlic, cilantro and lime juice mix after roasting.-Jessica Snyder, San Clemente, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large sweet potatoes (3 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss the sweet potatoes with oil, salt and pepper. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 425° for 35-40 minutes or until tender., In a small bowl, combine the cilantro, lime juice and garlic; add to sweet potatoes and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

LIME CILANTRO SWEET POTATOES



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Categories     Side     Roast     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Lime     Sweet Potato/Yam     Cilantro     Gourmet     Vegan     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh lime zest
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in lower third of oven and preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Toss sweet potatoes with 2 tablespoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a shallow baking pan. Arrange potatoes in 1 layer and roast, stirring halfway through roasting, until tender, about 25 minutes total. Stir together cayenne, zest, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Whisk together lime juice and remaining tablespoon oil in a medium bowl, then add potatoes. Sprinkle with cayenne mixture and cilantro, stirring gently to combine.

Tips:

  • Use a fork to poke holes in the sweet potatoes before baking. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Bake the sweet potatoes until they are tender but not mushy. A good way to check is to insert a fork or knife into the center of the potato. If it goes in easily, the potato is done.
  • Let the sweet potatoes cool slightly before handling them. This will help prevent them from breaking apart.
  • If you don't have scallions, you can use a small onion, chopped.
  • If you don't have cilantro, you can use parsley or chives.
  • Serve the sweet potatoes with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include butter, sour cream, and brown sugar.

Conclusion:

Baked sweet potatoes with scallions and cilantro is a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. The sweet potatoes are naturally sweet and creamy, and the scallions and cilantro add a nice savory flavor. This dish is also very easy to make and can be prepared in just a few minutes.

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